Political Quotes

Janet Yellen: “Fiscal policy, we have long known, under current policy is on an unsustainable course.”

On the recordJuly 12, 2017
Fiscal policy, we have long known, under current policy is on an unsustainable course.
Said by
Janet Yellen
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Yellen warns about the unsustainable trajectory of fiscal policy.

Share

More from Janet Yellen

Jul 8, 2024

We certainly have proposed extending the Child Tax Credit, which was immensely helpful, and we are supportive of the legislation that has gone through the House.

congress.gov
Jun 11, 2025

I would expect inflation, on a year-over-year basis of this year, to shoot up to at least 3%, or slightly over, because of the tariffs.

nbcnews.com
Apr 29, 2024

There will be a negotiation over what to do when these tax cuts expire.

congress.gov
Mar 3, 2025

Corporate anonymity enables money laundering, drug trafficking, terrorism, and corruption.

axios.com

Other voices in this conversation